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Alabama swamped, 4 killed in floods from slow-moving front

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In this image taken from video, emergency rescue teams attend to a vehicle stranded in floodwaters in Hoover, Alabama, late Oct. 6, 2021. As much as 6 inches (15 cm.) of rain fell in Alabama in about a day, unleashing flash floods that required some people to be rescued. (ABC 33/40 via AP) PELHAM, Ala. (AP) – The death toll…

Section of Dozier Road Closed Due to Flooding

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Montgomery City/County Emergency Management Agency said a stretch of Dozier Road in the county is currently closed. EMA Director Christina Thornton said the county engineering department made the decision to close a section of Dozier Road to the toll bridge due to flooding from the Tallapoosa River. Thornton says drivers need to find alternate routes for the remainder of the…

Montgomery Co. Road Still Closed From Flooding

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The area from Dozier Road to The Emerald Mountain Toll Bridge is still closed due to flooding. Crews will be on the scene today to repair. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: FLOODING, Montgomery County, Road Closure

Flooding Causing Concerns for River Region

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Flooding at Riverwalk Amphitheatre in downtown Montgomery – Alabama News Network Facebook fanWaters continue to rise in Alabama’s rivers due to the continued rain fall amounts. That is causing flooding concerns here in the River Region. RiverFront Park is flooded with waters crested at 40 feet. That is an extreme amount, according to Christina Golden with the Montgomery’s Special Events…

“Overdue” Repairs To Macon County Bridge Are Almost Complete

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It’s been 3 years this month, since drivers have been able to pass on county road 32 in Macon county without being turned around by a “road closed” sign.   Major flooding, destroyed the bridge on the county road also known as Washington Avenue 2015. This is what it looked like last June — nearly a year and a half…

Marion Gets Grant to Help Repair Flood Damage

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– The process of repairing some major flood damage in the city of Marion — just got a major shot in the arm — thanks to a grant from the governor. The city of Marion has been awarded $350,000 dollars to help with the repairs. The city was hit hard by flooding caused by Tropical Depression…

How to Help Harvey Flooding Victims in Houston

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A woman is helped by rescue personnel while being evacuated as floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey rise Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)If you are looking for ways to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey, here are some easy ways to do it: There are a few ways to donate to the American Red Cross, which…